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03.17.20

The Spirituality Paradox, Part 2: The Trauma that is Breast Cancer

by Firefly Sisterhood

If you’ve experienced breast cancer, you know that there can be countless physical wounds, from mastectomy scars to broken bones to radiation burns. But have you thought about the invisible wounds that lie within us after the trauma of a … Continue reading →

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03.03.20

The Spirituality Paradox: How spirituality helps during trauma and how trauma nurtures spirituality

by Firefly Sisterhood

Meaning. Purpose. Connection. Breast Cancer. The last in the above series – breast cancer – may not seem to fit with the first three words, but after a breast cancer diagnosis and/or treatment, survivors often find themselves wrestling with: Finding … Continue reading →

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01.05.20

Invest in YOURSELF this Year: Create an Energy Budget

by Firefly Sisterhood

Happy New Year! It’s time to review your budget and investments! Don’t skip over this blog; I (Joette Zola, Occupational Therapist at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute) am referring to your energy budget and investing in yourself, much more interesting topics. … Continue reading →

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12.03.19

Pearls of Wisdom: the After Life (by Linda, Guest Blogger)

by Firefly Sisterhood

I’m all done. I rang the bell; I had my picture taken reluctantly. Who wants their picture taken with beard-like hair and no eyelashes or brows? No more chemo, radiation or even Herceptin. My port is out, and my mastectomy … Continue reading →

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10.29.19

Exploring the Stages of Breast Cancer: Stage IV

by Firefly Sisterhood

In our final blog of this series, we share the stories of two women who are experiencing a Stage IV, Metastatic Breast Cancer diagnosis. Their stories are a bit longer, so let’s get started.   The Power of Purpose “Once … Continue reading →

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